Clairvest Group Inc. was founded in 1987 as a Canadian-based private equity management firm that invested its own capital in entrepreneurial corporations. Clairvest combines capital with the considerable experience of its board, consisting of entrepreneurs who have themselves successfully built many companies. Their expertise and experience is brought to bear on every investment opportunity. As a publicly listed company (TSX: CVG), Clairvest continues to manage its own capital by co-investing alongside the Clairvest Equity Partners funds in private equity investment opportunities originated by its team. Clairvest is also a participant – and a leading investor – in the general partner of Wellington Financial, which provides venture debt and bridge financing to Canadian corporations. Under the current management team, Clairvest has initiated investments in 38 different companies, accounting for invested capital of over $850 million.
